Working out when you don't feel like going to the gym

Sometimes you just don't want to go to the gym.  This does not mean that you should skip your workout.  I have a plan for those days that I just can't muster of the energy to make it to the gym but still want to be good to my body. I have collected exercise DVDs over the years.  Here are some of my favorites.  Some of these require bands, dumb bells or medicine ball.  If you don't have that use canned fruits or vegetables.  You just need something to add weight for resistance work outs.

Favorite Cardio Work-Outs for home

Turbo Fire - Got to love Chalene Johnson.  These are hyper charged cardio kickboxing workouts.  A few of the DVDs are HIIT workouts as well.  Hands down, she has the best music and best motivation.  You will be smiling by the end of these workouts, even when you started out in a less then enthusiastic mood.

Billy Blanks Tae Bo Cardio Circuit 2 - This is oldy but goody.  This is 45 minutes a heart pumping cardio.  Another of my favorite workouts.

Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout - This is hard but fun workout.  I like that you can choose whether you will do 30, 45 or 50 minute workout.  You can choose workout by how much time you have to get it done.

Biggest Loser Boot Camp - I like this one for the same reason above.


Favorite Strength Work-Outs for home

P90X- This is a total body system.  I appreciate how you can work out different parts of the body.  The ab ripper dvd is just the bomb.  Hands down one of my favorites.

ChaLEAN Extreme - Chalene Johnson is at it again.  Heavy, heavy weight.  Slow, low repetitions.  This work-out has a way of making your muscles feel sore in that oh so good way.

Jillian Michael's Body Revolution - This is the workout that actually got me doing push ups on my toes.   One of my absolute favorites.  I have completed the entire circuit on these DVDs twice.  Not the best music but the work-outs definitely make up for corny music.


So the morale this tale is - even when you don't go to the gym that does not mean you don't work out.  Make a plan so you can get it done at home.  

Be good to yourself and your pocketbook - preview or try out DVDs on youtube.com before you purchase.  Also, your local public library is a good source for exercise videos.  You don't have to spend a lot to get a lot.